Vykintas Vaitkevičius

Vykintas Vaitkevičius is a prominent researcher and advocate for the study of ancient Baltic sacred sites. He has gained recognition for organizing educational hikes around notable hillforts and sacred rivers, which highlight the remnants of Baltic culture in Lithuania. In 2011, he was awarded the Dr. Jonas Basanavičius Prize for his comprehensive research on Lithuania and the ethnic Lithuanian territories. Vaitkevičius emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical significance of these sites, as they reveal insights into ancient rituals, beliefs, and the spiritual landscape of the Baltic peoples.